Job Tag: Conservation

Skagit Valley College (SVC) is seeking qualified equity-minded applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the Environmental Conservation program. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional teaching skills including those needed to effectively teach in an online or hybrid environment, enthusiasm for the subject matter, an inclusive and equity-driven approach to teaching and learning, and innovative pedagogy and teaching strategies. Candidates should be able and excited to teach a variety of lecture and laboratory-based coursework in the department. Faculty at SVC respect and work effectively with diverse students, colleagues, staff, and others in a campus climate that promotes innovative and equity-minded teaching, a diverse learning environment, and a strong focus on improving student success rates and addressing systemic inequities in access and achievement for all students.

SVC Environmental Conservation Faculty typically teach an equivalent of 15- 18 instructional units per quarter (3 classes) and College service. This position is expected to begin in Winter Quarter, January 2024.

This position is based primarily at the Mount Vernon Campus; however, Instructors may be called upon to teach at the Whidbey Island Campus located in Oak Harbor.

Duties and Responsibilities

Incorporate an equity-minded approach to teaching and learning;
Participate in and collaborate on ongoing development, assessment, and revision of Bachelors of Applied Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees and certificate curriculum that reflects innovative and inclusive pedagogy and advances in the field of Environmental Conservation;
Initiate new interagency agreements and develop partnerships with regional agencies for student projects, resource sharing, and collaboration; play an active role in developing and maintaining industry partnerships, including local tribal partners and state agencies;
Work collaboratively with SVC faculty from other fields to develop appropriate curricula that reflect the diversity of student experience;
Create a positive learning environment for students using diverse teaching methods to support and enhance student success;
Collaborate with other disciplines to increase enrollment and support student retention in the program with a focus on ameliorating equity gaps;
Develop, monitor, and assess student learning outcomes and fully participate in the college’s program review process;
Develop, assess, and analyze program outcomes for the purpose of program improvement and enhanced student learning;
Conduct program outreach by leading program briefing sessions for prospective students, assisting with marketing and recruitment activities and leading student application reviews;
Collaborate, facilitate, and participate in advisory board meetings;
Participate in unit, department and other College activities, including College governance;
Teach online, hybrid, or classroom-based classes as required;
Work collaboratively as part of the Environmental Conservation department team; Practice multicultural understanding and foster equity;
Participate in division/department and other College activities, including College governance;
Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

All faculty at SVC are expected to meet the following faculty competencies:

Instructional Excellence: Demonstrates (and sustains through professional development) instructional excellence by incorporating high-impact practices and subject matter expertise and drawing on college resources including technology, to create a learning environment that supports student achievement.

Student Learning Assessment: Provides consistent, timely formative and summative performance assessment, promotes student self-assessment, and creates opportunities for student feedback to support student achievement and engagement.

Program and Course Assessment: Contributes to ongoing program and course assessment activities and to the related development and revision of curriculum.

Advising: Fosters relationship-based advising connections with students in support of student’s academic and career aspirations.

Service to the College: Participates in college governance, campus life and/or community relations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to teach a variety of applied ecology and related subjects, including biostatistics;
Ability to establish and maintain community partnerships and connections with a variety of agencies;
Engage students through innovative instructional approaches such as service learning projects, and contextualized learning;
Demonstrate commitment to equity-minded approaches to teaching and learning;
Practice and adopt a variety of active learning strategies that facilitate student learning and that are inclusive of all cultures and backgrounds;
Support students in accessing appropriate instructional and non-instructional services to facilitate student retention, completion and academic success for all students;
Adapt to a variety of teaching situations, including interdisciplinary learning communities, and online and hybrid modalities;
Express appropriate awareness of the history of underrepresented groups to promote an equitable work and learning environment;
Recruit and inspire diverse student populations to embrace learning and facilitate completion;
Work and interact effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators and other various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds in support of SVC’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion;
Act according to principles of integrity, respect, open and honest communication, collaboration, and compassion.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Have, or ability to obtain, a Ph.D. in Environmental Conservation, ecology, or related field by January 2025;
Experience training or teaching adults;
One (1) year of teaching experience, which may include previous community college, university, K-12, graduate school, teaching assistant, and/or substitute teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional experience in the field of Environmental Conservation;
Ph.D. in a relevant field;
Experience teaching ecology and/or related subjects;
Proficiency in and ability to teach biostatistics;
Familiarity in R and GIS software;
Experience training or teaching adults;
Experience teaching online using an industry-standard LMS such as Canvas;
Experience teaching any courses offered within the Environmental Conservation department;
Five (5) or more years of teaching experience in a higher education setting.

The Director of Conservation works with the Executive Director, Working Groups and Sheridan Community Land Trust (SCLT) staff to maintain and deepen conservation programs including conservation easements and direct land stewardship. The position is eligible to be a hybrid position with work remotely up to two days per week.

What You Will Be Working On

New Land Protection through Conservation Easements – 35%

· Carry out all phases of conservation easement protection projects.

· Cultivates landowners for future conservation easements in priority areas.

· Coordinates with Conservation Easement Working Group and Executive Director on project evaluation.

· With the Executive Director develops, research, writes, implements, tracks and reports for public and partner funding of conservation easements.

· With the Executive Director drafts, reviews, negotiates, and incorporates external legal review into conservation easements.

· Prepares all baseline documentation reports.

· Closes conservation easement transactions.

· Updates staff, board and Conservation Easement Working Group on developing conservation easement activities.

· With the Executive Director develops, coordinates, writes, and revises land protection priorities, plans, project evaluation tools, and policies as needed.

· Works with the Executive Director to set objectives for land protection as part of SCLT’s annual budgeting process, work plan, and 5 year strategic plan.

Creating new conservation opportunity through land stewardship – 30%

· Manages SCLT owned property including developing and following management plans and coordinating with agriculture lessees and contractors.

· Manages the maintenance and monitoring of low technology restoration projects.

· Works with regional and local partners to implement wildlife friendly fencing.

· Expands SCLT’s role in leading these conservation opportunities as opportunities and capacity allows.

Stewardship of SCLT’s Conservation Easements – 20%

· Manages SCLT’s stewardship of its conservation easements. Addresses landowner requests and questions related to conservation easement provisions, implements conservation easement defense standards and practices, and addresses potential easement violations.

· Coordinates on-site annual monitoring visits to SCLT’s portfolio of protected farms and ranches throughout Sheridan County.

· Works with the Executive Director to develop, maintain, and update internal policies related to SCLT’s easement management practices.

· Develops and refines communication plans for conservation easement landowner outreach.

· Serves as point of contact for SCLT conservation easement landowners and other related stakeholders including partnering organizations, community members, and conservation landowners.

· Maintains records of SCLT’s conservation easements in alignment with LTA Standards and Practices and Terrafirma standards.

· Advances and maintains skills, education, and knowledge of best practices related to conservation easement stewardship and land management.

· Maintains SCLT’s database of conservation property interests and utilizes electronic and hard copy recordkeeping.

· Builds peer relationships with agricultural land stewardship counterparts at other land protection organizations.

· Works with the Executive Director to set objectives for land stewardship as part of SCLT’s annual budgeting process, work plan, and 5 year strategic plan.

Helping the SCLT Team – 15%

· Supervises seasonal or temporary staff / volunteers working on conservation projects.

· Participates in organizational development, board training, community outreach and fundraising activities.

· Prepares newsletter articles, landowner information packets and conservation related website updates, and gives presentations in a variety of settings.

Basic Qualifications and Skills

· Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with farmers, ranchers, and agricultural landowners.

· Minimum of 2 years’ experience with farming and ranching practices, natural resource and land management, and / or farm and ranch business management.

· Excellent interpersonal, writing, and organizational skills.

· Excellent practices electronic recordkeeping.

· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

· Experience with ESRI products.

· Possess a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

· Ability to navigate using maps and/or GPS, walk in rough, rural and wide-open terrain, and be willing to work outdoors in all weather.

· A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.

· Ability to interact with external professionals who are involved with land management including: surveyors, lawyers, planners, appraisers, landowners, and elected officials.

Desired Qualifications and Skills

· Minimum of 2 years’ experience monitoring agricultural conservation easements and working knowledge of Land Trust Standards and Practices.

· Minimum of 2 years’ experience with agricultural easement stewardship including annual monitoring, assignments, use approvals, easement defense, and managing violations.

· Minimum of 2 years’ experience with developing conservation easements and easement baselines.

· Experience negotiating legal terms amongst several parties.

· Minimum of 2 years’ experience developing public funding sources.

· Experience in managing volunteers or seasonal employees.

Physical Requirements

Sitting at a computer for extended periods of time, lifting approximately 30 pounds, stooping, bending, climbing stairs, and other physical exertion.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office, remotely, and field setting. The position is eligible to work remotely up to two days per week. Travel will be required, as well as occasional weekend and evening work.

Salary/Benefits
This is an exempt, full time (40 hours / week) position. Benefits for this position include eleven annual (11) holidays, earned leave, Simple IRA plan with up to 3% matching employer contribution, employer paid health insurance, dental insurance, and phone stipend. This position is salaried with an annual salary of $52,500 – $62,500 dependent on experience.

To Apply:

Email a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references to di******@*********lt.org. Please use subject line: “Director of Conservation – Apply”. Applications are only accepted electronically. No calls please. The position is open until filled. SCLT is an equal opportunity employer.

American Rivers is championing a national effort to protect and restore all rivers, from remote mountain streams to urban waterways. Healthy rivers provide people and nature with clean, abundant water and natural habitat. For 50 years, American Rivers staff, supporters, and partners have shared a common belief: Life Depends on Rivers℠. American Rivers centers the ongoing work of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all that we do. The beauty of rivers is that they connect all people and communities, and we seek to build and embody this diversity in our organization and throughout the conservation field. The life experiences, knowledge, innovation, and talent that everyone brings to our work provides perspectives, experiences, and competencies which are critical to our effectiveness in protecting wild rivers, restoring damaged rivers, and conserving clean water for people and nature.

JOB SUMMARY
The Director of River Restoration will support American Rivers’ efforts to restore riverscapes through dam removal in the Northwest Region. We are looking for candidates who can lead coalitions of land managers, State and Federal agencies, other NGOs, and Tribal Nations to further develop the Northwest Dam Removal Program through process-based river restoration approaches that balance ecological, social, and cultural values as well as feasibility considerations. The Director will work locally to help scale dam removal efforts in the Northwest through assessments, regional and national policy and advocacy work, supporting regional workforce development, and by providing technical support for regional dam removal and related river restoration projects.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
● Lead dam removal and related river restoration efforts in the Northwest Region.
● Work with Tribes, agencies, practitioners, and communities to assess enabling conditions for removing dams and develop strategies to overcome existing barriers likely to include funding and policy bottlenecks, workforce development, and other community of practice support needs.
● Support dam removal trainings for project managers.
● Regularly respond to requests for technical and strategic project planning assistance to advance multi-benefit dam removals and river restoration in the region.
● Serve as a subject matter expert to advocate for and advance multi-benefit dam removal projects and associated river restoration policy.
● Effectively communicate dam removal approaches and benefits to a wide array of audiences including Tribes, scientists, community-based organizations, landowners, and the public, using a variety of mediums, including but not limited to public and professional conference presentations, and potentially through published reports or papers. Represent American Rivers at conferences and other events.
● Advocate for and incorporate the perspectives and solutions presented by frontline BIPOC communities and Tribal Nations into regional strategies and project plans.
● Develop funding applications and manage grant awards for the Program.
● Be an active teammate with the American Rivers’ Northwest Region Team and the National Dam Removal Community of Practice, engaging in team meetings, collaborating with colleagues on project ideas and approaches, and developing, refining, and implementing effective restoration strategies.
● Work will involve travel in Washington and Oregon for partnership meetings, site visits, etc., as well as traveling nationally for conferences, trainings, and retreats as needed.
● Some aspects of the job description may be tailored to fit the specific skills and interests of our selected applicant and may include other duties as needed.
● This position may supervise others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
● Holistic understanding of Northwest rivers and riverscape restoration.
● No less than 8 years of relevant experience in river restoration project or program management.
● Demonstrated ability in the evaluation of tradeoffs to identify and prioritize multi-benefit river restoration projects, including ecological, social, and cultural values.
● Experience developing funding applications and managing grant awards preferred.
● A team player with strong interpersonal and leadership skills, as well as the ability to work well with a diverse range of people. Experience working with multicultural communities, including engagement of Tribal nations and organizations, BIPOC, and Latinx communities.
● Strong project and contract management organizational skills, with demonstrated experience meeting challenging project deadlines by effectively managing teams and developing/managing project scope, schedule, and budgets.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking, effective communication, and the ability to facilitate partners and agency representatives in decision-making, consensus-building, and collaboration.
● Demonstrated strength in critical thinking, problem-solving, judgment, and dependability.
● Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
● Four-year college degree in natural resources with training in hydrology, geomorphology, and biology.

LOCATION

Oregon/Washington preferred. The work of this role may be conducted remotely with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. There are times that the work will need to be conducted in-person in Washington and Oregon, with travel estimated 3-5 days per month. Other occasional regional and national travel to meetings and training may be required.

COMPENSATION

The anticipated salary range for this position is $81,672 – $98,423, depending on experience and qualifications. Full-time employee benefits include health, dental, and life insurance; a retirement plan, training budget, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, four weeks of paid vacation, paid sabbaticals every seven years, and a 3% retirement match. American Rivers offers TIAA-CREF Social Choice, including green impact, as an
investment option.

Sea Turtle Inc, is looking for a Conservation Field Supervisor to join their dynamic team! Sea Turtle Inc, is proud to be opening its brand new hospital soon, which will be the largest fully enclosed sea turtle hospital in the world that will include a fully dedicated research center!

The Conservation Field Supervisor is an integral part of research, field work, management, and administration within the conservation and research departments at Sea Turtle Inc. Reporting directly to the Chief Conservation Officer, the Conservation Field Supervisor will be responsible for both field-based and laboratory duties, including work with the critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle throughout nesting season, oversight of seasonal personnel, grant writing, identification of funding sources, and execution of research-based projects. The ideal candidate is flexible, dependable, experienced in the changing nature of conservation-based work, and a team player. This is a full-time, year round position with benefits.

Key Year Round Responsibilities

Training and Education

Aid in selecting, training, and oversight of seasonal personnel
Training and educating seasonal staff and the general public
Supervising and accountable for interns learning experience
On Call stranding response
Conducting necropsies
Proactively problem solve and always looking for ways to improve

Research/Regulatory

Collaborate on research projects, including actively participating in experiment design and execution, including locating and securing research funding
Accountable for sourcing, writing, and securing grants
Collaborate on manuscripts and publications, including data analysis, writing, and editing
Data entry and preparing federal/state permit reports

Key Seasonal Responsibilities: Nesting (April-August)

Nesting/hatching response, including overnight shifts, after-hours, and holidays
Active tagging, nest excavations, nest relocations, and beach patrols
Overseeing beach patrols, which are conducted by volunteers, interns, and staff
On-call nesting response
June/July/August nesting season months are a combination of days/nights, primarily overnight shifts
Cold stun response (winter season, typically December-February)

Qualifications and Skills

Minimum two years experience in supervising personnel
Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, zoology, marine biology, or similar field; Masters degree preferred
Demonstrated grant writing experience
Prior experience with sea turtle nesting; experience with permit guidelines, reporting cadence, patrol coordination, training, and scheduling preferred
Participation in collaborative research projects; experience with experimental design, lab protocols, integrity-driven data collection, and a clear understanding of reporting guidelines and expectations preferred.
Prior experience with volunteer management is preferred
Demonstrated experience in proactively problem-solving
Adept at communicating scientific concepts to a general audience
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written to a wide audience, including co-workers, volunteers, and the general public

Requirements

Valid US driver’s license
Must pass a background check
Have valid documents to work in the United States

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

STI operates around the clock in response to animal emergencies, strandings, nestings, and other unplanned activities that occur when dealing with wildlife
Much of the work at STI is done outdoors, under varying conditions
Due to the nature of the work with sea turtles, this position will be required to assist in the rescue of turtles. This would require lifting of turtles on their own or providing assistance to others in lifting more than 50 pounds

Rewards of joining the Sea Turtle Inc. team:

Full-time position
Health, Life, Dental, and Ancillary benefits available
Paid vacation time that increases with tenure
Employee discount at gift shop

The Chesapeake Bay Trust seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Program Coordinator for the Urban Trees Grant Program and provide support for other related environmental justice and community engagement programs. The Trust was tapped to administer this grant program by the Maryland General Assembly via the 2021 Tree Solutions Now Act, and its goal is 500,000 new trees planted (and maintained) in urban, underserved areas as defined in the statute within the next six years.

Duties will include traditional community-based grant program tasks (e.g., identifying new potential grant applicants; assisting applicants with ideas and proposals; soliciting, reviewing, and administering awards to nonprofit organizations, governments, schools, and other entities) as well as designing and executing big picture program elements that solve program challenges, such as innovative applicant recruitment techniques, long-term maintenance at a cost-effective scale, and investigating new procurement models for goods and services to help our lower-capacity applicants/grantees. The position will require frequent site visits to proposed and completed project sites and engagement in the urban trees/forestry community of the region. This person will be a key member of a 35+ person staff and will report to the Environmental Justice Program Manager.

Specific Duties:

Serve as a key staff support for the Urban Trees Grant Program focused on urban tree planting projects that enhance livability in underserved communities across Maryland.
Proactively, identify potential applicants to the Urban Tree Program, identify what help these applicants might need to apply and successfully complete a project, encourage them to apply, and provide help as they develop project ideas and grant proposals.
Reactively, respond to potential applicants who have expressed interest in the Urban Tree Program, and assistance with the application process.
Support the analysis and review of grant applications received by the Chesapeake Bay Trust, including assembling external Technical Review Committee(s).
Help to prepare grant summary reports and analysis for Technical Review Committees, any funding partners, the Maryland General Assembly, and Board of Trustees.
Administer Urban Tree grant awards in a wide size range ($5,000 to potentially as large as $1 million), including preparing grant agreements, assisting grantees with project issues, reviewing status and final reports, approving payments, reviewing change requests, and more.
Identify challenges in accomplishing the goals of the Urban Trees Program, and propose solutions to those challenges
Participate in/lead existing efforts to address challenges and opportunities in the Urban Trees program, such as technical assistance for potential applicants, availability of tree stock, long-term maintenance, mapping, potential carbon credits, and more.
Represent the Trust at various urban trees/forestry forums in the region, including those led by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the Maryland Department of the Environment, and others.
Develop a suite of professional development activities, which could include participating in (and presenting at conferences, at seminars, at symposia, and/or in publications.
Coordinate closely with leads of the Mid-Atlantic Environmental Justice Fund to ensure alignment of grant programs.
Support outreach and award management of a sub-set of projects supported via the Mid-Atlantic Environmental Justice Fund.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have specific experience and track record of success in one of the following two fields:
Tree planting, forestry and/or urban natural resources restoration initiatives OR
Engagement of communities in community health and natural resources issues
Experience engaging disadvantaged communities is a plus.

Candidates must have the following skills, abilities, and/or qualifications:

Strategic thinking skills: ability to set priorities, balance short-term and long-term objectives.
Proficiency in managing budgets and contracts.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of programs, especially spreadsheet programs.
Ability to conduct site visits to project locations submitted by grant applicants (personal vehicle and valid driver’s license required to facilitate site visit travel).
Ability to work independently as well as in group settings.
Exceptional project management and time-management skills, with the ability to manage and meet tight deadlines.

Position Summary

Reporting to Audubon Texas’s Coastal Senior Program Manager, the Avian Biologist, will lead Audubon’s coastal monitoring, stewardship, and research projects in Texas. The Avian Biologist will be responsible for managing all aspects of Audubon’s breeding season surveys for beach-nesting birds in the Matagorda Bay/Mid-Coast region. The position will develop new scientific protocols to monitor bird populations and inform management of Audubon Texas leased bird islands. The Avian Biologist will contribute to stakeholder and partner management, scientific analyses, and fundraising needs. This position will serve as a coastal bird expert for other programs at Audubon Texas and have a working knowledge of wildlife and habitat management monitoring techniques. The Avian Biologist will collaborate with Audubon Texas’s conservation, science, policy, engagement, and communications teams, as well as the science and GIS teams at the national level, and collaborate with partner organizations, including state and federal agencies, NGOs, and academic universities.

The standard work week is 40 hours, Monday through Friday, including mornings, evenings, and weekends, and will require some flexibility because of weather and tidal conditions.

This position is a remote with work being done in the field, specifically in the mid-Texas Coast region, with duties spanning the entire Texas Coast.

Compensation:

$48,000 – $55,000 / year

Additional Job Description

Essential Functions

Lead Audubon Texas’s beach-nesting bird surveys and stewardship activities.

Recruit and coordinate volunteers to assist with field surveys and beach stewardship as needed.

Cooperatively work with science and stewardship staff to develop and implement a volunteer training program focused on proper monitoring, stewardship, and habitat management protocols.

Develop and lead implementation of waterbird monitoring protocols for broad implementation across Audubon Texas leased bird islands from Galveston to Brownsville.

Lead the training of coastal wardens to implement the new monitoring protocols.

Manage field data, develop databases as necessary, perform analyses, and report conclusions on all data collected to advance the National Audubon Society’s Flight Plan conservation milestones and Audubon Texas’s Coastal Bird Stewardship Programs’ conservation priorities.

In collaboration with the Senior Coastal Program Manager, design and implement research projects to understand species outcomes and improve effectiveness of monitoring, stewardship, and habitat management.

In collaboration with Audubon Texas Coastal staff, interpret and disseminate program and project findings and outcomes; lead and assist in writing technical reports and scientific manuscripts; prepare and deliver presentations to various audiences.

Assist state, regional, and national communication and community engagement/outreach staff in developing and delivering compelling messages, releases, publicity, social media, and reporting about the program and projects, both verbally and in writing to various audiences.

Properly maintain field equipment, including binoculars, spotting scopes, GPS units, boats, and trailers, and organize supplies and materials.

Follow safety standards for remote work and operation of Audubon boats and related equipment.

In collaboration with the Senior Coastal Program Manager, maintain permits and access agreements with state and federal partners as well as private landowners.

Assist Audubon Texas’s science and conservation staff with pursuing funding opportunities, including writing grants and preparing content for donor communications.

Cultivate and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including other National Audubon field offices, program teams, and local chapters, state and federal agencies, universities, other non-governmental organizations, and community and government leaders.

Work with private landowners, partners, and stakeholders as necessary to accomplish conservation goals.

Partner with Audubon staff to ensure equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging principles exemplify our work.

Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor of Science degree in biology, ecology, natural resource management, or a related field and at least three years of relevant experience in a related field. An equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.

Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills that can be adapted to reach a wide range of individuals and used to build consensus. Ability to synthesize and communicate technical and complex information to technical and non-technical audiences.

Demonstrated knowledge of bird monitoring, and bird banding protocols and methods for recording, assessing, and reporting monitoring data, including using electronic reporting portals (eBird).

Must have strong organizational skills and great attention to detail.

Basic knowledge of the identification and ecology of birds and habitats of coastal Texas.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Experience with statistical computing software, such as R, and geographic information systems, such as ArcGIS, is desired.

Demonstrated success managing volunteers.

Demonstrated ability to partner with key stakeholders, such as community and agency personnel.

Must be reliable, self-motivated, and able to work comfortably in a dynamic, non-structured environment.

Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.

Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to and experience in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Willingness and flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as the job demands.

Ability to perform tasks requiring physical exertion, outdoors, in all weather conditions and on varying terrain while maintaining a positive attitude, with or without accommodation.

A valid driver’s license required for travel to work sites. Must have reliable transportation and comfortable traveling as job demands.

Job Description

This position will be housed in a satellite office in Northwest Oklahoma. The primary duties of this position are:

Programmatic support to the Wetland Conservation Coordinator (WCC) for voluntary wetland conservation program delivery which will include landowner outreach, and Delivery of voluntary technical and financial assistance for wetland restoration, conservation, and protection.

This position will work in close coordination with their supervisor, as well as the entire wetland program team to support on the ground wetland conservation activities. In addition, these activities will incorporate coordination and collaboration with local, federal, non-profit, tribal partners, and most importantly citizens/landowners, with the objective of maximizing the conservation impact of limited resources.

The employee in this position is expected to:

Work under the direction of the WCC and in coordination with the Wetlands Program staff
Coordinate and collaborate with state, federal, local, tribal, and non-government partners, including participation in workgroup and stakeholder meetings as directed y the WCC
Assist with writing grants to help secure wetland restoration and related conservation funding
Meet with landowners to promote wetland restoration and conservation opportunities and address any associated concerns
Maintain detailed records of daily activities
Assist customers with program applications
Assist the WCC with administering the contract process for wetland restoration
Track expenditures and report monthly project expenditures
Possess or quickly develop the ability to share the societal benefits of wetlands and conservation programs to diverse audiences
Participate in the development of targeted public surveys on the opinion of and obstacles to the acceptance and promotion of wetland conservation
Participate in wetland outreach events
Assist in the design of wetland restoration plans and construction oversight
Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required for this position include familiarity with Oklahoma wetlands and more broadly Oklahoma ecosystems, including ecosystem services, land-use impacts and management strategies. Knowledge of Oklahoma stakeholders, conservation partners, and key contacts in the wildlife and environmental arena is beneficial. Since this position will work closely with the public, the candidates must have excellent communication skills. The candidates should also be comfortable working both independently and with team members. He/she should be detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills; be proficient with computers and contemporary software packages including Microsoft Office and ArcGIS software. This position will involve field work performed throughout the year, regardless of weather conditions. OCC requires the successful applicants to be a legal resident of the United States and hold or obtain a current driver’s license for the state of Oklahoma. Employee will be provided with training and oversight as required to perform the job duties.

Education and Experience:A Bachelor’s degree is required preferably related to agriculture, natural resource management, or other applicable science. A minimum of one year of experience working directly with landowners concerning habitat or natural resource management is desired. Experience with conservation easements, administering cost-share agreements, and grant writing are all desirable.

Duty Location: This position will be in Northwest Oklahoma. However, work travel could include all of Oklahoma with most expected work occurring in the western half of Oklahoma. Limited overnight stays are possible and out of state travel may be required, particularly for training purposes. Telework options following the OCC Telework Policy may be an option after the first 6 months.

The Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society invites applications for two full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term, Instructor positions. Reappointments are at the discretion of the Department Head.

This position consists of instruction/teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of Natural Resources Science. The primary purpose of this position is to foster critical thinking and advance students’ knowledge and skills by providing excellence in teaching and instruction in areas such as public lands policy and management, natural resources decision making, managing natural resources for the future, and consensus and natural resources. The incumbent will deliver lectures, lead labs or seminars, lead discussions and other class activities, administer and grade course assignments and exams, advise teaching assistants, incorporate high impact teaching practices, develop new courses, and develop and revise course materials. They will also participate in curriculum decisions and revisions. The individual will teach a variety of courses—both in-person and online (Ecampus)—in the Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources program, Sustainable Natural Resources Graduate Certificate Program, and Master of Natural Resources program.

The incumbent will participate in departmental, college, and university level affairs and governance at a level appropriate to the PD. Service is also expected in support of government, industry, academic organizations, and other professional groups and associations.

Key Responsibilities:
90% – Teaching and Mentoring:

Teach approximately 27 to 30 credits per year, including online (Ecampus) and in-person instruction at either the undergraduate or graduate-level. This may include some combination of Managing Natural Resources for the Future (NR 201), Natural Resource Problems and Solutions (NR 202), Natural Resource Decision Making (NR 455), Issues in Natural Resources Conservation (FES 365), Consensus and Natural Resources (FES 485), Public Lands Policy and Management (FES 486), Independent Projects in Natural Resource Sustainability (SNR 506), Sustainable Natural Resource Development (SNR 512), or similar course offerings. Some courses may be offered multiple times per year.
Develop or redevelop courses as needed, work with ECampus to prepare, update, and present teaching materials; create and grade assignments, quizzes, and exams; assess grades; and hold office hours, as necessary.
Teaching assignments may be adjusted to reflect the needs of the FES Department.

10% – Service:

Participate in departmental, college, and university level affairs and governance, including leadership in curriculum and program development. The incumbent may balance service to the institution with service to other professional groups and associations.
Participate in at least one workshop/activity/training annually (as approved by the supervisor) that enhances the commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion; provide the supervisor with a short report on how new knowledge will be applied to day-to-day work.

What You Will Need:

A Master’s degree focused on natural resources, natural resource policy and management, human dimensions of natural resources, collaborative governance, public lands management, or similar.
Familiarity with contemporary natural resource management issues on public and private land in the US.
Experience teaching at the college level.
Demonstrable commitment to student success and/or evidence of exceptional pedagogical performance and continued education.
Life experiences, training, and/or education that demonstrates a commitment to promoting the values and mission articulated in the College of Forestry’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Strategic Plan.
Evidence of effective interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) enabling collaboration with a broad spectrum of students, teachers, researchers, and other professionals.

What We Would Like You To Have:

A PhD degree focused on natural resources, natural resource policy and management, human dimensions of natural resources, collaborative governance, public lands management, or similar.
Professional experience in natural resources issues or public lands policy and management.
Formal training in course development, pedagogical practices, and high impact student learning.
Experience with innovative pedagogies such as flipped, engaged, field-based, online, or hybrid learning.
Experience working with students with diverse life experiences, including those who are working full time while in school.
Evidence of effective teaching and mentoring.

Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA’s responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations. Working with LUESA provides an opportunity to partner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented, high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance our quality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality.

Position Summary
Performs technical and investigative work involving enforcement of various codes and regulations to protect public health, safety, and the environment. This position, under minimal supervision, may also perform site inspections, collects and analyzes samples and data, and responds to citizen complaints.

Essential Functions
Review field inspection reports and assign and monitor follow-up corrective and enforcement actions and plans
Investigate complaints concerning suspected violations of environmental laws, rules and regulations
Coordinate and participate in enforcement actions with external agencies
Draft, prepare, and review reports, correspondence and other documents concerning complaints and enforcement activities
Consult with management, other governmental agencies and industry representatives on environmental matters
Develop data processing applications involving databases and spreadsheets to compile, inventory, and manage field testing, sampling and investigations data
Order field equipment and supplies used in conducting field sampling, testing and investigations
Provide technical guidance and may schedule, assign, train and oversee review the work of others
Conduct field tests, sampling, and investigations to assess the natural environment and to determine sources of and methods for controlling pollutants in air, water and soil
Perform public education and outreach activities in various settings such as the field, office or classroom environments
Assist with the preparation of grant applications to fund environmental programs as directed.
Operate environmental monitoring equipment, following quality controls and good laboratory practice (GLP).

Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of two years of experience.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in an environmental or scientific field.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes